Tender

SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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TenderUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 08:16

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the tender stage of procuring grounds maintenance services across three sites: HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil, and HMP Perth, located in the Central Area of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by reference SPS-02331, is an open procedure seeking high-quality grounds maintenance to ensure safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal, with consistent standards aligning with best horticultural practices. Initially scheduled to close on 30th April 2026, the tender deadline has been extended to 6th May 2026 to accommodate site visits. This process encompasses a budget of GBP 500,000 over a contract period with the potential for a three-year extension, focusing on services classified under CPV code 77314000, indicating grounds maintenance services.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering routine services such as grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and winter maintenance. Firms with experience in horticultural excellence and those able to manage large-scale maintenance across multiple sites would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the requirement for high standards in safety and presentation opens doors for businesses advocating best practices in these areas. With a significant budget and long contract duration, this tender presents a robust opportunity for growth in the service sector, especially for businesses able to meet the outlined technical and financial criteria.

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Notice Title

SPS-02331 Grounds Maintenance Central Area

Notice Description

The Purchaser requires high quality grounds maintenance across 3 Sites, HMP & YOI Stirling, HMP Glenochil and HMP Perth (Central Area). All works must reflect best horticultural practice, ensure consistently high presentation standards, and maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing grounds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Core Tasks - Routine Services Grass cutting; Grass edging; Meadow/Turf maintenance; Shrub & herbaceous bed maintenance; Rose bed maintenance; Hedge maintenance; Young tree maintenance; Cleaning of grounds (incl. litter picking, leaves, hard-surface weed control); and Winter maintenance and snow clearance.

Renewal: up to 3 years extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033056-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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